Experience

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  Communities in Schools of East Texas

  • Marshall, Texas, United States

  • Site Coordinator

    • Oct 2013 - Jan 2023
    • Marshall, Texas, United States

    *Case Managed 10% of the Student Population, while providing services to any Student in need on CISD campus*Improved school climate, culture, & Campus Report Card Grades for meeting TEA (Texas Education Agency) Standards*Networked to establish Community Partnerships by developing excellent rapport, ultimately bringing resources into the school, to help remove barriers to learning & meet Student’s needs*Developed & maintained One on One Relationships with At-Risk Students to help them set, monitor, adjust & achieve their Academics, Attendance & Behavior Goals*Provided supportive guidance, tutoring & enrichment activities in Group & Individual Settings*Provided relatable motivation to encourage Students to want to stay in school, engage & succeed*Provided assistance with Basic Needs (Food, Clothing), Referrals for Physical & Mental Health Care, Social Emotional Learning (Life Skills, Self-Esteem, Anger & Stress Management, Test Anxiety, Bullying Prevention, Crisis Intervention), College & Career Exploration & Community & Service Learning*Established consistent positive communications to enhance Family Engagement/Parent Involvement*Collected data to determine outcomes & entered into the TEA data system & communicated it to Campus/District Administration, Staff & CIS Leadership Team*Conducted research (aligned with the priorities of Principals, Teachers & Student Support Personnel) & utilized it to implement School Support Plan

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  Gulf Coast Trades Center

  • New Waverly, TX

  • Social Services Case Manager

    • Nov 2005 - Apr 2013
    • New Waverly, TX

    •Managed caseload of 25 adjudicated youth, placed by numerous County Juvenile Probation Departments, TYC/TJJD and TDPRS/CPS, in a residential trades school setting •Counseled students, including those with severe and multiple Axis I diagnosis’ by building rapport, in weekly individual sessions, and positive peer culture groups, documenting progress and goals•Submitted reports, meeting deadlines, delivering excellent confidential, client-centered customer service, ensuring agencies increased student referrals and requested personalized case management•Maintained communication with referring agencies and parents/guardians, via weekly email and phone contact, student’s monthly progress reports and scheduled and unscheduled on-site visits•Collaborated with staff in all departments to access students’ services to meet their needs, by promoting positive working relationships with co-workers and administrators •Directed staffing meetings for individual students, creating behavior contracts and intervention plans, to redirect students toward program goals•Developed and implemented students’ service plans to address all program components•Arranged and facilitated discharges, furloughs, court hearings, ARD meetings, Circles of Support and family reunification visits•Assessed students’ progress and logged weekly votes into online level system •Maintained students’ files in accordance with licensing standards

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  Phoenix House

  • Hauppauge, NY

  • Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

    • Oct 2001 - Oct 2004
    • Hauppauge, NY

    • Managed caseload of 100 recovering substance abuse clients in a residential setting• Counseled clients individually, on overcoming obstacles related to securing gainful employment • Administered career and skill assessments to assist clients in identifying their aptitude and abilities • Taught group workshops on resume writing, job search, interview skills and follow-up

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  Nassau Technological Center-BOCES

  • Westbury, NY

  • Vocational Placement Counselor

    • Oct 1992 - Oct 2001
    • Westbury, NY

    •Taught, counseled and placed high school students, enrolled in 30 different vocational classes, and adults with disabilities, in full-time and part-time positions • Established ongoing open communications network with employers in order to better serve student’s placement needs, and maintained extensive database•Conducted intakes and prepared students and clients for interviews•Followed up with students, clients and employers to insure success